HR Information Systems Product Owner - Payroll

Who We AreAt Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The RoleAs the HR Information Systems Product Owner, you will have the opportunity to:

Own & communicate product vision for Workday and other HR Tools in Payroll & Total Rewards and other HR functional areas to define, recommend, prioritize, and implement solutions aligning to strategic goals. Work closely with stakeholders and internal technology partners and include industry best practices to architect technology solutions needed to drive alignment of business needs and lead discussions to arrive at mutually agreeable solution options and integrations.

Establish project management discipline and governance processes to support initiatives end to end from project planning through testing to delivery to ensure a successful end-user experience for all new deployments and on-going maintenance of Workday and integrations.

Work with technical resources to maintain platform health and look for continuous improvement options, as well as assist with troubleshooting/resolution of escalated product issues.

Create and maintain product and release requirements backlog. Work with the global process owners to negotiate and prioritize enhancements rolled out to the organization as well as continue to monitor the security, efficiency and effectiveness of the Workday solution when compared to Kyndryl's strategic vision for operations, risk, controls, and security profile. Build and maintain a strong working relationship with Payroll and Time & Absence leadership and other business leaders.

Align business priorities and make trade-off decisions across multiple collaborator concerns. Balance priorities between strategic new development against ongoing production support.

Recognize available options and select the appropriate course of action for continuous improvement of solutions and delivery processes with the highest business value. Proactively identify, resolve, or bring up issues, concerns, and impediments to get the project developed with efficiency and maximum effectivenessAct as the conduit between Technology and business partners to keep the project moving.

Provide final sign-off for projects. Serve as an escalation resource for Tier 2 & 3 issues Your Future at KyndrylEvery position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from a Product Owner to Principal Architect - we have opportunities for that you won't find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four majorplatforms.

Who You AreYou're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective

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Who You AreBachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.7+ years of experience in payroll, compensation, time & absence, HR systems, or related business/technology roles (Product Owner, Business Analyst, Payroll/HR Systems Lead, or SME).Demonstrated understanding of global payroll ecosystems and how payroll integrates with compensation, time & absence, benefits, and compliance.

Workday experience preferred, with solid knowledge of Core HR processes and end‑to‑end integration touchpoints.

Experience with global payroll vendors and platforms (e.g., ADP Global View or similar).Proven ability to act as a Product Owner or functional lead, including roadmap planning and backlog prioritization.

Skilled at driving alignment, influencing stakeholders, and facilitating complex cross‑functional discussions.

Experience delivering technology initiatives across design, testing, and implementation phases.

Comfortable making decisions, pushing back when needed, and escalating issues appropriately.

Strong analytical mindset; asks \